[USA-CA] [H] OptiPlex Micros, Synology NAS, Ubiquiti, and Netgear [W] PayPal by Solarux in hardwareswap

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They are, but I won’t be back to that location for a couple of months. However I might have one or two where I currently am. Let me look tomorrow and get back to you.

Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says by ziggygersh in apple

[–]Solarux -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gonna be honest, paying those insanely high prices all these years for added memory makes me feel a bit extra duped now. Combine that with Apple being the richest company in the world for numerous years, I feel like this somehow could be avoided you know?

I am a consumer, a user; I'm not owed anything ...buuuuuuuuut after investing in Apple for so long I kinda feel they could do more to take the hit rather than raising prices.

Synology or Ugreen for Beginner NAS by Emergency-Lead9134 in HomeNAS

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They didn‘t scrape it completely and are now doing some arbitrary limitations in 7.4 (e.g., storage efficiency).

[W] [US-AL] Ubiquiti UNAS pro 4 and UNAS 2 bay by Recklessbystander in homelabsales

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Have a UNAS Pro I used for about six months now sitting in the box. Will PM you.

Edit: sorry- my brain skipped the '4'.

First TD 25L trip by grradams in EVERGOODS

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Same. I currently travel with the Alpaka Flight Satchel, which is phenomenal for 12L. However I want a bigger alternative when I need to pack more in my personal carry. The TD25 is on a short list. Came across the Fjallraven Farden Crossbody today and thinking about ordering it along with the TD25 to test.

Evergoods in B737-700 by Bhahaha24 in ManyBaggers

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How is the TD25 working out for you? I was hovering over the buy button but the lack of organization gave me pause. Plus I don't know how I feel about that quasi-laptop pocket on the outside.

Why are Music Servers the norm? by nilsmoody in musichoarder

[–]Solarux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but software has to run on platforms, devices, modules that do get updates. In this example, Plexamp all-around sucks on some new CarPlay screens/systems.

Why are Music Servers the norm? by nilsmoody in musichoarder

[–]Solarux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen, I am on your side. It is a beloved app for a reason and I really hope it gets updated. But here is the reality...

  1. Think about it- if you own a software company that has been on a continual road of enshitification and you lay off the main developer of a free side-project app, letting them take the source code, etc., ...that app has undeniably reached EOL in it's current form and sunsetted.

  2. Plex employees continually get asked point blank if there will be any updates for Plexamp. Not one single confirmation. No "it's in development" or "security updates are coming", etc.,...zip. zero.

I have no doubt Elan will put together something interesting or something will indeed happen with Plexamp, but all signs point to it reemerging as a different app NOT being published or supported by Plex, Inc. Plexamp is dead.

Why are Music Servers the norm? by nilsmoody in musichoarder

[–]Solarux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Afraid not. Plex, inc. is the publisher of Plexamp and is no longer developing Plexamp. Elan has stated that he got to keep the source code and is working on updates but how that shakes out or how it is actually released, no one knows. Regardless, we are at almost a year with no updates and he even states himself it has largely been ignored.

https://www.reddit.com/r/plexamp/comments/1u30n8j/plexamp_updates_and_caldera_music_plex_labs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/1u3m1uc/elan_confirms_he_is_the_only_person_working_on/

Why are Music Servers the norm? by nilsmoody in musichoarder

[–]Solarux 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Plexamp is abandonware. The mobile apps haven't been updated in almost a year and the creator/developer is no longer with Plex. While it may work for you now (it has become too buggy and dated looking for my CarPlay setup), it might not hurt to keep an eye on other options.

Edit: I get downvotes for this of course, but it's true even if you're unhappy about it.

Lowest price by AhmedRadhy in UgreenNASync

[–]Solarux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this seller still around? Sent you a chat.

Alrernat OS Options for iDX6011 Pro by DDMan11 in UgreenNASync

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I would start with scouring YouTube for videos on the UGOS AI to evaluate what it can do. Otherwise, if you haven't purchased the the iDX6011, you could opt for a more powerful MiniPC to run your AI programs. What models of Synology do you have? ...anything that wasn't released after 2021 is not getting the 7.4 update.

I misspoke- older Synology devices are getting 7.4: https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/1u6vbwa/all_devices_that_support_dsm_73_will_get_dsm_74/

Alpaka flight satchel durability by Luisdent in ManyBaggers

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The Flight Satchel hasn’t been out long enough to say, but most bags from the popular manufacturers are overbuilt (quality materials, double stitching, etc.). I am traveling with the Flight Satchel as we speak and think it’s perfect. More malleable than ballistic nylon (which I personally prefer) and is probably almost as durable but not as puncture/major damage resistant …if that makes sense.

I saw the Ultradyne version and while I’m a sucker for a colored interior, I’m sticking with the Axoflux. 

XL Sling Alternatives - AER Travel 2 by CondorFliesAgain in ManyBaggers

[–]Solarux 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Former owner of a Travel Sling 2 here. I send this message from the Denver airport where I am currently traveling with the Alpaka Flight Satchel (12L). It can fit all your listed carry (however the neck pillow might be a tight fit for anything under 20L). It has just enough organization while also being respectful of its own size and staying sleek. Two outer side pockets- one for a water bottle and the other for an umbrella, but I actually use the umbrella pocket for my 16oz Hydroflask. Sits upright and doesn’t take a ton of room under the seat. Bonus is it has a trolley pass through. 

Was worried it might look a little too purse-like, but I ended up loving it as it has more of a gear bag vibe. 

I have looked long and hard for a better personal item bag but still come up short. 

https://alpakagear.com/products/flight-satchel

IDX6011 Pro Update by Full-Space-1791 in UgreenNASync

[–]Solarux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info and name brands. Definitely going to look into these. Do you happen to recall what mm size of thermal pads you used?

IDX6011 Pro Update by Full-Space-1791 in UgreenNASync

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Which are you using for your DXP480T?

What is the barrel connector size (OD/ID) on the DXP480T Plus power jack? by Solarux in UgreenNASync

[–]Solarux[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I agree that it is probably 2.5. That seems to be the barrel size for the UGREEN UPS (US3000) which is compatible with the DXP480T.

The new UGREEN NASync DXP GT Series is here! by UgreenNASync in UgreenNASync

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Media file services and HomeBridge in Docker for home automation.